Jamaica

Jamaica

Jamaica can be divided into three landforms regions the eastern mountains the central valleys and plateaus, and the coastal plains. The most elevated part of Jamaica is the Blue Mountains it is located in the Eastern region. There is four bodies of water the Black River, Montego Bay, Negril and Port Antonio. There are fourteen provinces and three major citie. The cities are Kingston, and Spanish Town. Jamaica has two different types of climate there is an upland tropical climate prevails on the windward side of the mountains also there is a semiarid climate predominate on the leeward side.

Jamaica has three types of government Commonwealth, Constitutional, and Parliamentary Democracy. The person head of government is the Prime Minister

Iron ore, gypsum, and marble are found in the eastern Jamaica, and clay is found in the west. Silica sand and limestone are found throughout the island. Jamaica is one of the world 's largest producers of bauxite and aluminum. The central bank is the bank of Jamaica issues currency and promotes economic development. Several banks and special funding institutions provide loans for industry, housing, tourism, and agriculture. 1 dollar in the U.S. is worth 122.76 in the Jamaican currency. Trade constitutes about ¼ of the GDP (gross domestic product) and employs ⅙ of the labour force. The principal exports are aluminum and bauxite which account for approximately ⅓ of the export earnings, sugar, bananas, coffee, and other chemicals constitute most of the remainder. The United States is by far Jamaica 's main trading partner and venezuela are also

Jamaican culture is a product of the interaction between Europe and Africa. European influences persists in public institution, medicine, christians worship and the arts. However African Continuities are present in religion life, Jamaican language, cuisine, proverbs drumming the rhythms of jamaican music and dances traditional. Family life is central to most although formal marriages are less prevalent than in most countries. It is common for three generations to share a home. Many women own wages particularly in households where men are absent. Grandmothers often take care of the young children. The main meal is almost always in the evening because most people have not time to prepare a midday meal. Sundays tradition dictates that even poor families enjoy a large and sociable brunch/lunch. THey will normally eat things like chicken, yams, fried plantains, rice, and peas. One of Jamaica’s most popular foods is jerk meat. Clothing styles vary. Rastafarians who account for a tiny part of the population wear loose-fitting clothes and long dreadlocks. Local art shows are common, and the visual arts are a vigorous and productive parts of Jamaica life. Several artists including Barrington Watson and the Sculptor Edna Manley are known internationally. Jamaican theatre and musical groups are highly active. Cricket is a popular sport played throughout the island. In 1998 the Jamaican national team the Reggae Boyz qualified for the World Cup finals in France. Basketball is the